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as in moody
frequently influenced by moods and especially bad moods
one of those temperamental actresses who can make life difficult for everyone around her
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as in volatile
likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly
stock prices have been pretty temperamental lately, often fluctuating wildly
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Recent Examples of temperamental
Silk is a temperamental fabric, and many vintage items do not come with care instructions that indicate how best to clean them.
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
Struggling with temperamental skin?
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 5 Sep. 2025
Instead, opt for an outfit that suits the region’s temperamental temps.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
On a more positive note, the U-2 also showed that the Soviets had been playing a fantastic game of bluff that made the world believe that a handful of bombers and temperamental missiles were a vast nuclear arsenal.
—David Szondy
august 10, New Atlas, 10 Aug. 2025
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
Struggling with temperamental skin?
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 5 Sep. 2025
Instead, opt for an outfit that suits the region’s temperamental temps.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
On a more positive note, the U-2 also showed that the Soviets had been playing a fantastic game of bluff that made the world believe that a handful of bombers and temperamental missiles were a vast nuclear arsenal.
—David Szondy
august 10, New Atlas, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temperamental
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Darker options—like black or burnished gold—are sleek and moody, while natural wood frames feel organic and warm.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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One driven by style (a moody palette of earth tones sets the scene for the three-story inn) and by booking the hottest dinner reservation in town (the fine dining restaurant, Matilda, is one worth traveling for).—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This potential hindrance to growth adds another layer of uncertainty to an already volatile policy outlook.—
John Melloy,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The remnants of a tropical storm that brought steamy rain and a volatile atmosphere to the Bay Area last week have faded, according to the National Weather Service.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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An impulsive move can backfire.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Woolf said that those with the condition may also be given antidepressants to treat low mood or mood stabilizers to manage manic symptoms, which can include elevated mood, impulsive behavior and sleep difficulties.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Prepare for mood swings as the moon clashes with unpredictable Uranus.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Roval is among the most unpredictable races on the NASCAR calendar.—
Shane Connuck
October 3,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
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Turnover among school leaders remains unstable, however.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The jump in homeless youth represents a rising number of Cincinnati families who face unstable housing situations, said Rico Blackman, director of organizing at the Greater Cincinnati Homeless Coalition.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Temperamental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temperamental. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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